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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Equalization Board",
   "headline": "MBOE hears 20 property tax appeals for commercial and residential parcels",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 19, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists 20 specific parcels, primarily commercial properties, for which the firm Evans & Petree has filed appeals. No specific dollar amounts or assessment values are provided in the document. The board will also conduct standard procedural items including roll call and approval of minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Metro_Board_Agenda_ADA_2026-08-19-100.pdf?ct=1787179080",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/assessor/boards/equalization-board/meetings/equalization-board-meeting-august-19-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Arts Commission",
   "headline": "Commission votes on FY27 grant allocations and Executive Director next steps",
   "summary": "The Metro Arts Commission will vote on the allocation of FY27 funds between General Operating and Thrive grants, as well as specific grant recommendations. The body will also take action on the next steps for the Executive Director position. Additionally, the committee will provide updates on public art and advocacy efforts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Metro_Arts_Commission_Agenda_8_19_2026.pdf?ct=1787171194",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/arts/boards/arts-commission/meetings/arts-commission-meeting-august-19-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Equalization Board",
   "headline": "MBOE hears dozens of property tax appeals for commercial and residential parcels",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 19, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists numerous commercial and residential properties in Nashville and Hermitage, all represented by the firm Evans & Petree. No specific dollar amounts or assessment values are provided in the document, only parcel IDs and addresses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Metro_Board_Agenda_ADA_2026-08-19-830.pdf?ct=1787171287",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/assessor/boards/equalization-board/meetings/equalization-board-meeting-august-19-2026-0"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider dozens of board and commission appointments",
   "summary": "The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will consider two ceremonial resolutions and numerous appointments, reappointments, and confirmations to Nashville boards and commissions. The agenda includes elections for the Auditorium Commission and interviews for several other bodies. Most items are routine personnel actions, with no major policy decisions or budget items on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2364_A_Rules%2C_Confirmations%2C_and_Public_Elections_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nashville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2364&GID=787&G=99456586-FDA1-4896-A3EB-8389754A06F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review $71,900 library afterschool grant and other items",
   "summary": "The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee is meeting to review four resolutions and two ordinances. These include a $71,900 appropriation for afterschool programming, a grant for a changing table, a greenway license agreement, an AED donation, a library software contract amendment, and a conservation easement for a greenway trail. The committee will make recommendations on these items, which have been referred from the Metropolitan Council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2365_A_Arts%2C_Parks%2C_Libraries%2C_and_Entertainment_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nashville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2365&GID=787&G=99456586-FDA1-4896-A3EB-8389754A06F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Government Operations and Regulations Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider requiring public recording of board meetings",
   "summary": "The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will consider an ordinance requiring boards, commissions, committees, and authorities with financial authority or fiduciary duty to record and publicly release meeting proceedings. The committee will also review two resolutions accepting cooperative purchasing agreements for furniture for the Department of General Services. Public comment is limited to eight minutes total, with each speaker allowed two minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2366_A_Government_Operations_and_Regulations_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nashville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2366&GID=787&G=99456586-FDA1-4896-A3EB-8389754A06F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Metropolitan Council",
   "headline": "Solid Waste Subcommittee reviews recycling, illegal dumps, compost",
   "summary": "The Solid Waste Subcommittee of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review key performance indicators, tour a recycling facility, and discuss updates on illegal dumping, composting, and the SW Region Board. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/TI-Solid-Waste-Subcommittee-Meeting-Agenda-8-18.pdf?ct=1787171937",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/council/boards/metro-council/meetings/metropolitan-council-solid-waste-subcommittee-meeting-august-18-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Equalization Board",
   "headline": "MBOE hears property tax appeals for dozens of commercial and residential parcels",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 18, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists specific parcels in Nashville, Brentwood, Antioch, Joelton, Goodlettsville, Old Hickory, and Madison for review. Standard procedural items include roll call, approval of minutes, and a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Metro_Board_Agenda_ADA_2026-08-18-830.pdf?ct=1787179085",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/assessor/boards/equalization-board/meetings/equalization-board-meeting-august-18-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Metropolitan Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on Music City Center financing agreement and numerous appointments",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Council is meeting to vote on a cooperative purchasing agreement for street sweeping and sewer services, an intergovernmental agreement for Music City Center financing, and several grants and contracts. The agenda also includes elections and confirmations for multiple boards and commissions, such as the Auditorium Commission, Health and Educational Facilities Board, and Metro Animal Care and Control Commission. Public comment is limited to 20 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 2 minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2198_A_Metropolitan_Council_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nashville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2198&GID=787&G=99456586-FDA1-4896-A3EB-8389754A06F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board",
   "headline": "Board hears two appeals: cigar lounge restroom/ventilation and dryer booster fans",
   "summary": "The Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board will hear two appeal cases at this meeting. One appeal challenges the requirement for a second restroom and ventilation system at a proposed cigar lounge at 2022 Clarksville Pike. The other requests permission to use dryer booster fans in apartment buildings on Tusculum Road, citing a grandfather clause under the 2018 code. The board will also approve minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and take public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Mechanical-Plumbing-Electrical-Agenda-2026-08-18.pdf?ct=1787174109",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/boards/mechanical-plumbing-electrical-examiners-appeals-board/meetings/mechanical-plumbing-and-electrical-examiners-and-appeals-board-meeting-august-18-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Equalization Board",
   "headline": "MBOE hears property tax appeals for dozens of commercial and residential parcels",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 18, 2026, at the Property Assessor's Office. The agenda lists specific property appeals for commercial and residential parcels across Nashville and surrounding suburbs. Standard procedural items include roll call, minutes approval, and a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Metro_Board_Agenda_ADA_2026-08-18-100.pdf?ct=1787179083",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/assessor/boards/equalization-board/meetings/equalization-board-meeting-august-18-2026-0"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Public Health and Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review grants, contracts, and drone ordinance amendment",
   "summary": "The Public Health and Safety Committee is reviewing 12 resolutions accepting grants or approving contracts, plus one ordinance amendment on second reading regarding unmanned aircraft systems and surveillance technology. The resolutions cover interpreter services, food programs, homeless services, police equipment, and more. Public comment is limited to eight minutes total, with each speaker allowed two minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2363_A_Public_Health_and_Safety_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nashville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2363&GID=787&G=99456586-FDA1-4896-A3EB-8389754A06F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2361_A_Ad-Hoc_East_Bank_Committee_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nashville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2361&GID=787&G=99456586-FDA1-4896-A3EB-8389754A06F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Equalization Board",
   "headline": "MBOE hears dozens of commercial property tax appeals from Evans Petree",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 17, 2026, at the Property Assessor's Office. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a large number of property tax appeals filed by Evans Petree. These appeals involve multiple commercial properties across Nashville, including locations on Elm Hill Pike, Atrium Way, and Percy Priest Dr. No specific dollar amounts or assessed values are listed in the agenda text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Metro_Board_Agenda_ADA_2026-08-17-830.pdf?ct=1787171964",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/assessor/boards/equalization-board/meetings/equalization-board-meeting-august-17-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Budget and Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review 28 resolutions including street sweeping contract and bond reduction",
   "summary": "The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing 28 resolutions, including contracts, grants, and appropriations. Key items include a street sweeping agreement, a bond reduction, and various grant acceptances. The meeting is open for public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2362_A_Budget_and_Finance_Committee_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nashville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2362&GID=787&G=99456586-FDA1-4896-A3EB-8389754A06F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Transportation and Infrastructure Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to weigh street sweeping contract, TDOT signal maintenance, and sewer easements",
   "summary": "The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing 22 items, including resolutions for a street sweeping contract, several TDOT intergovernmental agreements for signal maintenance and road projects, and numerous sewer and water infrastructure acceptances. The committee will also hear an update on the Connect Downtown project and consider a request for WeGo to expand the Journey Pass program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2359_A_Transportation_and_Infrastructure_Committee_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nashville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2359&GID=787&G=99456586-FDA1-4896-A3EB-8389754A06F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Equalization Board",
   "headline": "MBOE hears property tax appeals for dozens of commercial properties",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists multiple commercial properties across Nashville for review by the independent board. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Metro_Board_Agenda_ADA_2026-08-17-100.pdf?ct=1787179020",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/assessor/boards/equalization-board/meetings/equalization-board-meeting-august-17-2026-0"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review 23 items including zoning changes and infrastructure agreements",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Committee is meeting to review 23 items, including resolutions for infrastructure agreements with TDOT, sewer and water improvements, and zoning ordinance changes. The agenda includes both resolutions and bills on second and third reading, covering topics from greenway construction to mixed-use development zoning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2360_A_Planning_and_Zoning_Committee_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nashville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2360&GID=787&G=99456586-FDA1-4896-A3EB-8389754A06F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Beer Permit Board",
   "headline": "Beer Permit Board to hear 27 applications, 22 deferrals, and a settlement",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board will hold public hearings on 27 beer permit applications, including new locations, ownership changes, expansions, and special events. It will also consider deferring 22 applications due to missing documents, discuss a settlement in a lawsuit, and review a complaint against Northside Market for alleged underage sales.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/BBM_Agenda_08-13-26_Final.pdf?ct=1787171865",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/beer-permits/boards/beer-board/meetings/beer-permit-board-meeting-august-13-2026-cancelled"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Metropolitan Council",
   "headline": "Emergency Preparedness Working Group to review questionnaire responses and plan next steps",
   "summary": "The Emergency Preparedness Working Group is meeting to review responses from Metro department heads to its questionnaire, plan follow-up outreach, and set priorities for recommendations. The group will also coordinate with partner agencies like VOAD and United Way. This is a working session focused on process and next steps, not final decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/2026-08-12-EmergencyPreparednessWorkingGroupAgendav2.pdf?ct=1787183810",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/council/boards/metro-council/meetings/metropolitan-council-emergency-preparedness-working-group-meeting-august-12-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Licensing for Adult Entertainment and Safety Board",
   "headline": "Board to review adult entertainment permits and licenses",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Board of Licensing for Adult Entertainment and Safety is meeting to consider new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses issued between May 28 and August 12, 2026. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of previous meeting minutes, and an inspector's report. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Adult-Entertainment-and-Safety-Board-agenda_08122026.pdf?ct=1787179045",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/boards/licensing-adult-entertainment-and-safety-board/meetings/licensing-adult-entertainment-and-safety-board-meeting-august-12-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Arts Commission",
   "headline": "Arts Commission to decide next steps for executive director",
   "summary": "The Metro Arts Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 15, 2026, review a financial report, and take action on the next steps for the executive director position. Public comment is limited to 20 minutes total, with 2 minutes per person.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Metro_Arts_Executive_Committee_8_12_2026.pdf?ct=1787170394",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/arts/boards/arts-commission/meetings/arts-commission-executive-committee-meeting-august-12-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Fire and Building Code Appeals Board",
   "headline": "Board to hear appeal on sprinkler requirement for golf cart storage tent",
   "summary": "The Fire and Building Code Appeals Board will hear one appeal case regarding a sprinkler system requirement for a Sprung Tent used for golf cart storage at 3700 Knight Drive in Whites Creek. The appellant seeks a variance from the 2024 IBC code that mandates sprinklers in areas storing lithium-ion powered vehicles over 500 square feet. The board will also hold a public comment period and approve last month's minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07/Fire-And-Building-Appeal-Board-Agenda-081126.pdf?ct=1787181045",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/boards/fire-and-building-code-appeals-board/meetings/fire-and-building-code-appeals-board-meeting-august-11-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Metropolitan Council",
   "headline": "Council committee to review NES tree-trimming clearance increase",
   "summary": "The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is holding a special called meeting to follow up on RS2026-2145, focusing on NES's justification for increasing tree clearance from 10 to 15 feet. The committee will discuss reliability data and species-specific pruning practices, as well as possible refinements to the vegetation management policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/2026-08-10-Special-Called-TI.pdf?ct=1787183812",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/council/boards/metro-council/meetings/metropolitan-council-special-called-transportation-and-infrastructure-committee-meeting-august-10-2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Arts Commission",
   "headline": "Arts Commission to vote on FY27 grant allocations",
   "summary": "The Metro Arts Commission's Grants & Funding Committee will meet to discuss and take action on FY27 funding decisions, including the allocation between General Operating and Thrive grants, and recommendations for both grant programs. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Arts_Grants_and_Funding_Agenda_8_10_2026_.pdf?ct=1787170402",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/arts/boards/arts-commission/meetings/arts-commission-grants-and-funding-committee-meeting-august-10-2026"
  }
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